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4-H Champion Lamb – Exhibitor: Hannah Vasquez. Buyer: RDO Equipment....
The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair Junior Livestock Sale ran without a hitch on Sept. 1, as exhibitors and buyers gathered at the fairgrounds for the annual event. According to Livestock Sale Treasurer Lori Williams, this year’s auction grossed $78,018, which is comparable to previous years. “This sale is a culmination of up to a year’s investment for our area youth. They are working to create a quality product, while learning to be part of the food supply chain,” Williams state...
HEALTH FAIR. The annual Health, Safety and Wellness Fair, coordinated by East Adams Rural Healthcare, attracted a wide array of community members to the American Legion Hall on Sept. 8. The event included a scavenger hunt for kids like Sofie Bouvette and Alaina Heider, who received assistance from Beverley Lomax and Stacie Gibler to complete the hunt. Discounted direct lab services were available onsite, as was the mobile blood drive. Vendors spoke with visitors about health... Full story
Well it’s time once again for the NFL season and again there is a controversy with a few players still taking a knee when the National Anthem is being played and the American flag is on the field. The Dallas Cowboys owner basically told his players if you want to be a Cowboy you better stand for the anthem. Other teams are staying in the locker room until after the anthem is played just in case somebody decides to make a political statement. I believe that a few other teams ar... Full story
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos cross country team opened the season with a busy week of competition. The Broncos ran in the Wilbur-Creston jamboree at the Big Bend Golf and Country Club on Sept. 5. The team ran a distance of two miles during the race. Although the course was not 5,000 meters, Head Coach Morgan Walker said the jamboree was an opportunity to see the progress athletes have made since the first week of practice. Linnea Schafer finished in fourth place in the girls’ two-mile race with a time of 14 minutes a...
The Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Lady Broncos volleyball team began the 2018 season on Sept. 6 with a nonleague win against Columbia-Burbank. LRS defeated the Lady Coyotes in four sets, 25-12, 18-25, 27-25 and 26-24. The Lady Broncos opened with a strong lead to clinch the first set. After they dropped the second set, LRS rallied to clinch the next two sets and seal the win. Head Coach Cari Galbreath felt the Lady Coyotes were not in the game until the second set. While the Lady Coyotes were scrappy throughout the match, she felt...
While it’s still summer according to the calendar, the football schedule had the WSU Cougars playing their first home game of the season on Sept. 8; a sure sign that fall is not far off. Several weeks ago it looked like members of Cougar Nation who use State Route 26 would have to contend with a significant detour on their way to and from Pullman, while the highway bridge over the railroad tracks about 15 miles east of Othello undergoes major repairs. WSDOT says that project is now on hold until later in September, so h... Full story
As the nation’s students head back to classes after the summer break, choosing whether and where to attend college is a major focus for many high schoolers. In 2017, 44 million Americans had student loan debt, and with rising tuition costs, it is more important than ever to empower families with the facts so that financial literacy keeps them from pitfalls of a cycle of education-related debt. Knowing which questions to ask can be as important as finding the answers. Just ask any student or parent if they feel well e...
When one approaches the Tri-Cities, it is impossible to ignore Lampson International’s monstrous cranes in its Pasco assembly yard. Those gantries stand out like the Space Needle in Seattle and reach over 560 feet into the sky. Like the Space Needle, Lampson is built on a solid footing. Last month, Construction Review Online (CRO) ranked Lampson as the world’s third largest crane company. “Lampson International has been a world leader in the Heavy Lift and Transport industry for over 65 years. Initially started as a small dra...
The EACH Foundation needs your help. In case you are not aware it is the East Adams County Hospital Foundation. It provides scholarships and needs of specialty equipment for hospital as well as EMT support and furnishings in the Hospital itself. This foundation is in danger of not existing due to lack of volunteers and input from the community. Can you help? If so, contact EARH 659-1200 and leave your contact information. If there is enough interest we will continue the support the Hospital needs to stay viable and active as...
Let’s go over it again. I have submitted several “City Hall’er” articles over the last couple of years asking city residents to be respectful of neighbors and keep their properties presentable. Out of town folks travel through Ritzville occasionally, looking to relocate a business or buy a home, with the same complaint: “I don’t want to buy next to a junky neighbor.” As a result the community misses economic and additional resident opportunities affecting employment, schools, businesses and other impacts. What should the ci... Full story
JORDAN TIE ties up the calf during the calf roping event on the first night of the Ritzville Rodeo on Friday, Aug. 31.... Full story
BULL RIDING is always a fan favorite at the Ritzville Rodeo, with more bull riders competing than the previous few years to the delight of attendees....
UP CLOSE. The Ranch Bronc riders had a few close calls during the Saturday performance, making eye contact with the camera before dismount....
SADDLE BRONC. As the sun set over the Ritzville arena, saddle bronc riders provided entertainment, with multiple cowboys covering on Saturday.... Full story
12 RODEO QUEEN Rachel Nygren makes a run around the rodeo arena as the sole candidate for the upcoming queen position. She will be crowned at the annual meeting in January.... Full story
RITZVILLE RODEO Princess Brianna Kin Kade carries the Canadian flag as waves as she exits the arena after the grand entry on Saturday....
DRILL TEAM. The Ritzville Rodeo Association Youth Drill Team proudly rode and completed their routine in front of their hometown crowd on Friday and Saturday night, displaying the growth they had made in practice and their constantly improving horsemanship skills....
BOB GARRETT speaks about the legacy of Ritzville Rodeo Queen Aaliyah Yaeger as she stands with her parents, Kim and Scott Yaeger.... Full story
TEAM ROPERS on Saturday night had a tough time catching their four-legged competitors, as the majority of calves were able to escape at least one of the throws from the ropers.... Full story
NEAR CATCH. A cowboy misthrows his lasso, catching the calf around the front leg during the calf roping event at the Ritzville Rodeo. The calves proved victorious during both performances.... Full story
RODEO ACTION roared into the Ritzville Rodeo Arena on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 as area cowboys and cowgirls competed in fan favorite events, which included an action-packed bareback event on Saturday night....
An on the road loss marked a 1-1 record for the Lind-Ritzville/Sprague Broncos football team. The Broncos suffered a nonleague loss to Northwest Christian with a final score of 34-13. The Broncos had a strong start against the Crusaders, and the two teams remained locked in battle throughout a scoreless first quarter. Greg Whitmore said he was proud of the Broncos for being competitive against an aggressive NWC team, which led to LRS posting the first points of the game. Whitm...
Seven new full-time teachers joined the ranks of Lind-Ritzville Cooperative Schools this year. Caitlin Schoessler and Chelsie Kneale are teaching at Ritzville Grade School while Jody Terris and Laurinda Ritz are instructors at Lind Elementary School. Aaron Bush, Colton Hodgson and Nicole Reyling joined the Lind-Ritzville High School staff. Nicole Reyling Nicole Reyling teaches Math at LRHS. She grew up in Monroe, Washington and graduated high school in 2011. The second... Full story
Seven new full-time teachers joined the ranks of Lind-Ritzville Cooperative Schools this year. Caitlin Schoessler and Chelsie Kneale are teaching at Ritzville Grade School while Jody Terris and Laurinda Ritz are instructors at Lind Elementary School. Aaron Bush, Colton Hodgson and Nicole Reyling joined the Lind-Ritzville High School staff. Aaron Bush Aaron Bush teaches English at LRHS. Over the years, he has spent time in Spokane and Harlem, New York, and currently lives in...